Its time to slow the flow!
As the Water of Leith experiences another flood event – is it time to look at green infrastructure solutions to ‘slow the flow’ throughout the catchment
The Water of Leith Conservation Trust works to conserve and enhance the river, its heritage and wildlife: the Trust promotes education and recreation through the Visitor Centre and works with volunteers and community groups to deliver around 300 river clean-ups and habitat improvement tasks annually.
Operating since 1988, it was the first river charity to be established in Scotland. Support our work by becoming a member, sending a donation or joining the hundred-strong team of volunteers who are involved in projects on the river and in running the Visitor Centre.
The Trust is a registered Charity (number SC000015). Our work is supported by City of Edinburgh Council’s Services for Communities and Communities and Families Departments.
Redhall Walled Garden footbridge is closed in the Dells just up stream from the Visitor Centre. This does not affect the main walkway route
As the Water of Leith experiences another flood event – is it time to look at green infrastructure solutions to ‘slow the flow’ throughout the catchment
Our news feed is often full of photos of volunteers on tasks or young people out learning on the river …
On 22nd May we took some time to celebrate all that has been achieved so far at Coalie Park with …
January to April was known years ago as our quieter time, when we had a chance to reflect on the …
Why are you rummaging around in the bins? We complete a waste audit at the Visitor Centre and the results are interesting – lots of room for improvements as we move toward trying to be zero waste.
This week staff began our chemical spraying of Giant Hogweed along the banks of the river to prevent the spread …
Exciting times at the Leith end of the Walkway
Michael joined us back in April 2023 as a Trainee Ranger on the New to Nature scheme – and he has really thrived. We are delighted to say that he will be staying on with us for another 6 months, to help across our work.
As the Water of Leith experiences another flood event – is it time to look at green infrastructure solutions to ‘slow the flow’ throughout the catchment
Our news feed is often full of photos of volunteers on tasks or young people out learning on the river …
The Water of Leith Conservation Trust works to conserve and enhance the river, its heritage and wildlife: The Trust promotes education and recreation through the Visitor Centre, and works with volunteers and community groups to deliver around 240 river clean-ups and habitat improvement tasks annually.